There's a lot of news, so this week’s issue will come to you in two parts! In this part: The month of tuna kicks off at The Star, we farewell the IMB Sunset Cinema in Sydney, we look at the rising trend of “Mutant Foods”, and we examine the exciting and fulfilling ideas behind Frui’s Creative Holidays. This and so much more!
FOOD
SOMETHING’S FISHY AT THE STAR
For the month of March, The Star’s signature restaurants Balla, BLACK by ezard and Sokyo will be creating special menus featuring the most mouth-watering fresh tuna Australia has to offer. Tuna is not only a treat for the tastebuds, but it is high in protein, it can reduce the risk of having a stroke, it can lower the risk of heart disease, and can boost your immune system just to name a few benefits! The menu for each restaurant is:
Balla: Yellowfin tuna battuta with flat bread and radish salad ($19); squid ink taglioni with albacore tuna, capers, olives and fresh oregano ($26); woodgrilled blue-fin tuna with borlotti bean and balsamic onion ($41)
BLACK by ezard: Bluefin tuna tartar, avocado and fried rice with chilli and garlic dressing ($30); veal tenderloin with albacore tuna butter, eggplant, zucchini and heirloom tomato ($44); and sashimi of yellow fin tuna, smoked skipjack and potato salad, with quail egg and dill dressing ($30)
Sokyo: “Zuke Sushi”: marinated tuna with nikiri soy ($12); Maguro tataki with pickled shitake, white asparagus, gari gel and tosazu ($29); South Australian Bluefin tuna sashimi sampler (market price); limited edition dish, tuna collar grilled on binchotan with Sokyo dipping sauces ($50)
For bookings and availabilities, head to www.star.com.au or call 1800 700 700
NUTRITION WORKSHOP SYDNEY
With Australians eating twice the recommended dietary guidelines of meat, Sydney based nutritionist and health coach, Jan McLeod from Mad For Health, has developed a new workshop to help Sydneysiders understand how to create a balanced diet that includes five to six serves of daily veg and healthier amounts of meat. How To Eat A Balanced Diet And Make Veggies Your Friend, held at the Darling Street Health Centre in Balmain on March 19, is perfect for anyone looking to understand the basics of nutrition by learning what a balanced diet really means for day-to-day eating. The workshop runs from 7:30 – 9pm and entry is a $10 donation.
THREE SISTERS BAKE
For the Reith sisters, food is about delighting the senses – cooking healthy, delicious meals that look as good as they taste. Their new book Three Sisters Bake is full of recipes for every occasion From lazy Sunday brunches to sharing platters that go perfectly with a few drinks, and are ideal for enjoying with friends and family. The book is due to be released sometime in March and will cost $39.95.
BISHOP SESSA
Discover a Surry Hills gem in the delectable tastes of Bishop Sessa. Their innovative new autumn menu was created by Chef Paul Cooper (The Botanical, Melbourne; Pied a Tierre, London) and is launching this March. Chef Cooper applies a nose-to-tail philosophy to food, literally. Purchasing all meat as the whole carcass - from lamb, beef, duck to goat - he then breaks down the animal onsite himself, committing to a sustainable ethos of utilising all elements of the beast. In addition to the a la carte menu, Bishop Sessa will continue to offer one of the best-value degustation menus in Sydney; six courses for $69 per person or $119 per person with matched wines. Visit www.bishopsessa.com.au for more details.
MUTANT FOODS
New cuisines and unique ‘mutant’ food combinations like sushi tacos and ramen burgers are predicted to push Australian’s flavour boundaries this year, according to Food Forward 2014. Food Forward surveyed more than 1,000 Australian consumers and food experts nationwide, including food editors, chefs, bloggers, nutritionists and senior business executives to look at how these trends are impacting the culinary landscape. It seems Australians will embrace a whole new combination of foodstuffs in 2014, with flavours inspired by the heritage of our chefs, a continuing rise of South American and Korean cuisine, mutant foods and freekeh are predicted to be
the biggest hits of the year. To see the full report, check out www.webershandwick.com.au/foodforward
BEST RESTAURANTS AWARDS
Nahm in Bangkok, led by Australian born chef David Thompson, has secured the No.1 spot at the Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2014 awards, earning the title of The S.Pellegrino Asia’s Best Restaurant. Opened in 2010, the Bangkok restaurant has also been named The S.Pellegrino Best Restaurant in Thailand. At Nahm, David Thompson celebrates the bold flavours of authentic Thai cuisine by reviving and reinterpreting centuries-old recipes of former Thai matriarchs. Nahm’s fiery, feisty menu strikes a delicate balance between tradition and innovation, cultural practices and contemporary style. Ranked No.3 at the inaugural Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants Awards last year, the restaurant gained global attention when it first appeared on The World’s 50 Best Restaurants list in 2012 at No.50, jumping to No.32 a year later.
THE RECIPE COLLECTION
Tessa Kiros’ guiding light has been shining in kitchens across Australia since she started publishing her best-selling cookbooks in 2002. For Mother’s day this year, she has put together over 150 family friendly meal ideas in a book called The Recipe Collection that’s a nostalgic look back at the recipes lovingly created on her many travels. From Greek, to Finnish, to Italian, to Portuguese, and more… this cookbook features a range of meals from a range of influences.
NEW LINE OF DIPS FROM FRESH FODDER
Fresh Fodder has launched a new guacamole dip into the market, that’s not only creamy but packs a spicy kick! Packed to ‘grab and go’, Fresh Fodder’s gourmet salads will have you making friends in no time. Choose from the newly launched Quinoa, Fetta and Artichoke with Salsa Verde; Pickled Vegetables and Fennel in Vinaigrette; Roasted Butternut and Chickpea or Pearl Cous Cous and Dried Fruit. The new line is part of a new collaboration with Orange based chef Peter Thoms who has recently joined Fresh Fodder as head chef across product development, and operations manager.
FOOD FOR EVERYBODY TOUR
Award winning gluten and grain free expert and cookbook author, Tania Hubbard is set to tour cities across Australia sharing her knowledge on gluten and grain free living, while revealing fresh and simple meals the whole family can enjoy. Tania co-founded Gluten Free Grain Free Co. with her husband Eric in 2010 and will tour Gold Coast, Canberra, Adelaide, Melbourne, Launceston, Hobart, Sydney, Newcastle, Perth and other regional centres over the coming months. To see when Tania is in your area, and to purchase tickets, visit http://www.glutenfreegrainfree.com.au/gluten-free-workshop-event-registr...
DRINKS
THE ROLLING STONES’ WINE
Ahead of The Rolling Stones’ first Australian tour in almost a decade, Dan Murphy’s has teamed with Warburn Estate to unveil The Rolling Stones 50th Anniversary McLaren Vale Shiraz. Starring a 2012 Shiraz to celebrate 50 years of the iconic band, The Rolling Stones 50th Anniversary wine is available exclusively at Dan Murphy’s stores and online at www.danmurphys.com.au. Produced by leading Australian wine producer Warburn Estate, The Rolling Stones 50th Anniversary wine follows the successful launch of the AC/DC wine. A true collectors item for Rolling Stones fans, this smooth Shiraz is housed in a striking bottle bearing an iconic tongue and lips logo.
SOBER CAN BE CLASSY, A VOMIT BEARD CANNOT...
DrinkWise Australia today launches an Australian first campaign designed to communicate with young Australians aged 18 – 24, by speaking to them in their own language and portraying the first realistic, balanced perspective on drinking. The Drinking - Do it Properly campaign reinforces how alcohol can negatively affect young adult’s behaviour and the way they are perceived by telling them “there’s a way to do it and a way not to do it.” A dedicated website has been created for the campaign (howtodrinkproperly.com) which will house the video animations and other campaign content. The campaign will also use social media channels to drive awareness and shares of the animations.
THE SPICE CELLAR ORGANIC SPICE BLOCKS
With the new lockout laws taking effect for the first time in Sydney this weekend, the forward thinking team behind The Spice Cellar have taken a healthy, juicy and positive approach to the legislation. To quench your thirst during the non-alcohol service time from 3am - 5am, The Spice Cellar has introduced an extensive juice-bar with natural pick me ups such as guarana and ginseng to keep you on the dance floor until 5am and beyond. If it’s a refreshing ice pop you’re after, they have introduced SPICE Blocks, which is their own take on Organic juice ice blocks from Byron Bay. There will also 3am yummies to keep you on the dance floor. The flavours on the SPICE BLOCK menu will be: Organic Mango & Orange, Organic Lime & Mint, Freshly Juiced Watermelon.
BEAT THE Q ACQUIRES ECOFFEECARD
Beat the Qhas acquired Australia’s leading loyalty app eCoffeeCard. Beat the Q allows users to order their coffee ahead of time via their mobile, and with this new acquisition their success seems assured. eCoffeeCard is a free app which combines all coffee loyalty cards in one convenient location. Its reach of 1,600 cafes and 320,000 users makes it the biggest mobile loyalty scheme in Australia. eCoffeeCard will still remain a free loyalty program for both consumers and cafes.
JUDGING PANEL FOR DISCOVERED AT MARBLE BAR
DISCOVERED at Marble Bar has announced their highly experienced expert judging panel. It includes celebrity singer/songwriter Mahalia Barnes, Rolling Stone Australia editor Mathew Coyte and theMusic.com.au's News Editor, Scott Fitzsimons. DISCOVERED at Marble Bar is a social media driven competition where live bands and performers are encouraged to upload their demos through Marble Bar’s Facebook page in the hope of winning the coveted prize of a 2 month residency at Sydney’s iconic Marble Bar. With such a wealth of experience on the panel, the competition looks to be an event of the year. For full details about the competition, head to http://www.marblebarsydney.com.au/
FASHION & CULTURE
IMB SUNSET CINEMA SYDNEY FINAL WEEK
IMB Sunset Cinema North Sydney are in their final week, with the cinema closing down on March 9. There are still screenings for the week leading up to closing night, and on the night itself Uncle Jed will return to the stage for an encore performance before the screening of the hilarious comedy Last Vegas, starring Michael Douglas, Robert De Niro, Morgan Freeman and Kevin Kline. The movie schedule is:
March 5 – Mandela: A Long Walk To Freedom
March 6 – Grudge Match
March 7 – Dirty Dancing
March 8 – The Wolf of Wall Street
March 9 – Uncle Jed performing before screening of Last Vegas
ORANGUTAN HERO
Borneo Orangutan Survival Australia (BOSA) is thrilled to welcome internationally respected wildlife conservationist and orangutan saviour, Lone Dröscher Nielsen to Australia as part of a series of fundraising and awareness events taking place in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane. Lone’s quest to save and rehabilitate Borneo’s red ape has been showcased on Animal Planet’s award-winning series Orangutan Island and the BBC’s Orangutan Diary series. She will visit each city for one night only, where guests will have the unique chance to hear the “voice of orangutans” speak firsthand about her near 20-year journey working to rescue and rehabilitate the endangered orangutans of Borneo. Lone will be in Brisbane March 9, Sydney March 12 and Melbourne March 13. Tickets are available from www.orangutans.com.au
HULK HOGAN RETURNS< font>
Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan has returned to WWE and will host WrestleMania 30 on April 6 at the Superdome in New Orleans. A larger-than-life icon, Hogan is one of the biggest names in WWE history. On January 23, 1984, “Hulkamania” was officially born when he defeated The Iron Sheik to become WWE Champion at Madison Square Garden. He headlined WrestleMania III, where he successfully defended the WWE Championship against Andre The Giant in front of a record 93,173 fans at the Pontiac Silverdome. Hogan went on to win six WWE Championships, starred in movies, television shows and became an idol to a vast legion of fans he dubbed “Hulkamaniacs.” Hogan was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2005 by Hollywood legend Sylvester Stallone. His last WWE appearance was in December 2007, where he appeared at the 15th anniversary of Monday Night Raw.
SOLO MIA APRONS
Leather company Solo Mia Designs is launching a hospitality industry line of leather aprons, which will now be available in a number of new colours. Their male and female bib aprons and hospitality aprons will be available in a number of colours including navy, hunter green, turquoise, red, terracotta, bone, camel, tan and dark tan. To find out more information on Solo Mia Designs or to purchase aprons visit:www.solomiadesigns.com.au
HOUSE OF HOLLAND EYEWEAR
House of Holland have released their new range of eyewear. This unique collection of fashionable glasses is available for purchase at http://www.houseofholland.co.uk/collections/ss14-eyewear
THE ARCHITECT’S HOME
The Archtiect’s Home is a 480 page book showcasing the gorgeous homes that architects design for themselves. The greatest challenge in designing homes is negotiating the delicate balance between aesthetics and the personal desires of the occupants. While it’s important for the structure to reflect the vision and style of the architect, the client must ultimately feel at home beneath the roof. It is particularly interesting, therefore, to examine the homes that architects create for themselves. If houses reflect their owners’ personalities, then architects’ own homes are like autobiographies. This is what makes The Architect’s Home so fascinating, and why it is so worth the read.
TRAVEL
FRUI HOLIDAYS
Frui Holidays is not your average holidaymakers. They offer a fusion of recreation and creative outlets. Frui provides the chance for people to go on photography holidays, painting excursions and gastronomy tours for those who wish how to cook foreign cuisine. Head to http://www.frui.com.au/creative_holidays to check out their spectacular range of fun and fulfilling holidays.